Drwęca, I Love DH annual meet

I Love DH is an annual meet of Polish double hand fly fishermen, organised by Robert Karlewsky.

This time it was in the same place, village Nowa Wieś, on the river Drwęca in the vicinity of Toruń.
River was at medium level, 95cm and 23,5 m3/s. Recently Robert reported, that there's fresh sea trout in the river. I was really excited about sea trout, so I planned to arrive early, and fish from 5:00 to the 9:00, before the meeting.

But, driving in the night was tough test for me. I fallen asleep 3 times behind the wheel, and stopped couple of times at gas stations, to have some short sleep.

So, in reality I arrived to the river only at 7:00.


First, I started in fast water section near Nowa Wieś. There are some deep holes and fast current. I've seen some fish jumping, but probably it was an asp (Aspius aspius).


Then I returned to the event place.  We met with Robert and other fishermen and fisherwomen. Some brought there their spouses and kids. We had a lunch, grilled meat and sausages, and beer.

After lunch party, I continued fishing. I visited other popular place - "the cliff".


There was also no fish.  I returned to the event. There was demonstration of fly rods and casting session.



In the end of the day, every participant got a gift pack - fly fishing magazine "Sztuka Łowienia", a mug, a t-shirt, and some other stuff.  Only one boy caught a fish (not sea trout, but asp), and got special prize.

Before to leave, we made a group photo. It was a nice, warm and friendly meet. Thanks to organizers!


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